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Housing and welfare
Denmark
Denmark / UK-production
UK
Holland
Germany
Pregnant sows
Housed in accordance with EU legislation. The pen must not be
narrower than 3 m.
Straw must be present on the solid/slated floor. According to
new Danish legislation, sows cannot be confined from weaning
to 7 days before farrowing. The legislation applied from
1 January 2015 for new buildings and from 1 January 2035 in
all buildings. This also applies to pigs produced under the
Contract for UK-Production.
Housed in accordance with EU legislation. The pen must not be
narrower than 3 m.
Straw must be present on the solid/slated floor. According to
new Danish legislation, sows cannot be confined from weaning
to 7 days before farrowing. The legislation applied from 1
January 2015 for new buildings and from 1 January 2035 in all
buildings. This also applies to pigs produced under the
Contract for UK-Production.
No confinement from weaning to
7 days before predicted date of
farrowing.
At least 2.8 m between the sides
of the pen in indoor systems
except where there are 6 or less
sows/ gilts where the sides should
be at least 2.4 m.
Around 40% of the UK-breeding
herd is kept outdoors.
Housed in accordance with EU
legislation.
At least 2.8 m between the sides of
the pen. Sows and gilts must be
housed in groups from 4 weeks after
insemination to 7 days before
expected farrowing.
Housed in accordance with EU
legislation.
At least 2.8 m between the sides
of the pen or at least 2.4 m
between the sides of the pen
where there are fewer than six
pigs.
Farrowing
pens
Housed in line with EU legislation.
Appropriate nest building material in sufficient quantities is
required, unless this is technically impossible because of the
slurry system used at the farm. The piglets must have an area
that is separate from the sow.
If necessary, there must be a source of heat.
Housed in line with EU legislation.
Appropriate nest building material in sufficient quantities is
required, unless this is technically impossible because of the
slurry system used at the farm. The piglets must have an area
that is separate from the sow.
If necessary, there must be a source of heat.
Under EU legislation, use of
farrowing pens is permitted.
Appropriate nest building
material in sufficient quantities is
required, unless this is technically
impossible because of the slurry
system used at the farm.
The piglets must have a thermally
comfortable and dry lying area.
Around 40% of the UK-breeding
herd is kept outdoors.
Housed in line with EU legislation.
Appropriate nest building material in
sufficient quantities is required unless
this is technically impossible because
of the slurry system used at the farm.
The piglets must have an area that is
separate from the sow. There must be
a source of heat.
Housed in line with EU legislation.
Appropriate nest building material
in sufficient quantities is required
unless this is technically impossible
because of the slurry system used
at the farm.
The piglets must have an area
that is separate from the sow.
There must be a source of heat.
Weaning of
piglets
After 28 days or 21 days for batch production.
After 28 days or 21 days for batch production.
After 28 days or 21 days for batch
production.
After 28 days or 21 days for
batch production.
After 28 days or 21 days for
batch production.
Enrichment
and rooting
materials
All pigs must have permanent access to sufficient quantities
of straw or other manipulable rooting and enrichment
material. Enrichment and rooting material must be of natural
materials and in contact with the floor. Chains alone are not
acceptable.
All pigs must have permanent access to sufficient quantities
of straw or other manipulable rooting and enrichment
material. Enrichment and rooting material must be of natural
materials and in contact with the floor. Chains alone are not
acceptable.
All pigs must have permanent
access to sufficient quantities of
enrichment and other rooting
materials. Chains alone are not
acceptable.
All pigs must have permanent access
to manipulable materials. The
material must be harmless and
adequate. Chains with plastic hooks
are allowed. A single chain is sufficient.
All pigs must have permanent
access to manipulable materials.
The material must be harmless
and adequate.
Chains with plastic hooks are
permitted.
Flooring for
piglets and
finishers
As regards pens for breeding and finished pigs, at least 1/3 of
the floor must be solid or drained. As regards pens for piglets,
at least 1/2 of the floor must be solid or drained.
As regards pens for breeding and finished pigs, at least 1/3 of
the floor must be solid or drained. As regards pens for piglets, at
least 1/2 of the floor must be solid or drained.
Fully slatted floors are permitted
provided minimum slat and
opening widths are observed.
40% solid floor for piglets and
finishers required.
Fully slatted floors are permitted.
Sprinkling
All pigs over 20kg (including sows) must have access to a
sprinkling.
All pigs over 20kg (including sows) must have access to a
sprinkling.
No regulation
No regulation
No regulation
Danish Agriculture & Food Council